evergreen

/'evəgri:n/
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evergreen

The evergreen tree stands tall in the snowy forest.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • (Of plants and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year: Describes a plant that retains its green leaves or needles for more than one growing season, contrasting with deciduous plants that shed their leaves annually.

  2. Noun:

    • A plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year: A specific plant, tree, or shrub that is characterized by its year-round green foliage.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • Pine trees are evergreen conifers.
    • The garden was designed with evergreen shrubs to provide color in winter.

  • Noun:

    • Holly is a popular evergreen used for winter decorations.
    • The forest contains a mix of deciduous trees and evergreens.
Advanced Usage
  • Figurative Use: Used metaphorically to describe something that remains perpetually fresh, popular, or relevant.
    • That song is an evergreen classic; it never goes out of style.
    • His theories have proven to be evergreen in the field of physics.
Variants and Related Words
  • Evergreenness (n): The state or quality of being evergreen.
    • The evergreenness of the forest provided constant shelter for wildlife.
  • Semi-evergreen (adj): A plant that retains some leaves throughout the year but may lose others seasonally.
    • Some rhododendrons are semi-evergreen in milder climates.
Synonyms
  • Perennial (in the context of persistent foliage; note: 'perennial' more broadly refers to plants living multiple years).
  • Coniferous (for many, but not all, evergreen trees; note: some conifers like larch are deciduous, and some evergreens like holly are not conifers).
Related Phrases
  • Evergreen contract: A contract that automatically renews for a successive term unless terminated.
    • The service is provided under an evergreen contract.
  • Evergreen content: Media content that remains relevant and continues to attract traffic long after publication.
    • Blog posts with practical advice are often evergreen content.
Related Idioms
  • (To be) an evergreen: To be someone or something that remains popular or effective over a long period.
    • At 40, the veteran player is still an evergreen for the national team.
evergreen

The evergreen tree stands tall in the snowy forest.

Adjective
  1. (of plants and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year
Noun
  1. a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

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